News snippets from Northland
A $20,000 Lotto win in North; school's pool equipment stolen and destroyed.
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Schools will and should be involved in Oranga Tamariki's new system, says Pat Newman
Pat Newman is positive about the new changes and recommendations for Oranga Tamariki.
Small Far North community 'turned upside-down' by night of fires
Local hero who put out fires says his quiet community was 'turned upside-down'.
Northland principals encourage teachers to get vaccinated
Northland principals ask for more clarity around tougher rules for unvaccinated teachers.
Horse measurer uses laser precision for summer shows
Accurate horse measurements are a requirement for A and P shows, competitions.
Whangaroa iwi eyes return of rock oyster industry
Native rock oysters smaller but more flavoursome than commercially-grown Pacific oysters.
New EV charging station for Paihia
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
'Everybody is just grateful to be alive': fishermen pulled from sea by container ship
The fishermen were taken to Auckland after being rescued off Northland's coast.
Students flipping tyres to better understand mental health
Ruawai College celebrated Mental Health Week with a carnival-style event.
Controversial kiwifruit spray likely to be banned
Kerikeri's John Levers has been fighting for a Hi-Cane ban for years. He's almost got it.
Northland news in brief: Air NZ service Whangārei-Wellington extended; women in Kaikohe court over Covid breach
News snippets from across the region
The 90% Project: remote communities supported by police and iwi around vaccinations
Roving teams of police and iwi at times need 4WD to access Northland's remote communities.
Charity needs new van to deliver free school lunches
New van needed for Northland charity that feeds schoolkids for free
The 90% Project: NZ's most vulnerable region lagging behind in vaccine rollout
Northland well below national vaccination rate.
Raumanga car crash brings power pole down across street
The crash has caused a power outage to homes in Otaika, Morningside, and Tarewa Rd.
Lack of care beds for booming elderly population 'breaking families apart'
Not-for-profit trust carrying the can in shortage of care centres for Kerikeri elderly.
Whangārei students makes Northland proud by winning the Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech, says her teacher
Khalia Wilson says her belief in the speech won her the trophy.
Twenty-four per cent decrease in Kaipara dog attacks
KDC: Animal management results speak for themselves
Iwi 'betrayed' over reserve location — Piripi
Iwi expected culturally significant site to be protected. It wasn't.
News snippets from Northland
Endangered kākā seen in Kerikeri and givealittle page for boy hit by truck.
'I just want to see her again'
Border restrictions tough for granddaughter and grandmother kept apart.
Whangārei's Guy Fawkes fireworks show canned due to possible rugby clash
Whangārei public fireworks display canned after clash with rugby requirements
I want to see my grandad alive: Level 2 border closures put Northland residents plans in disarray
Northlanders hurting as Government looks to keep region isolated.
Beyond beautiful: Northland photographer Rachel Jordan thanks friends and community
Rachel Jordan, who survived a helicopter crash, talks about rehab, goals, and friendship.
All in this together: Getting vaccinated about caring for others, immunologist says
Clinical immunologist Dr Maia Brewerton has advice on how to talk to the vaccine-hesitant.
Waipapa welcomes new bridge linking once-divided town
A near miss 30 years ago started Deputy Mayor Ann Court's battle for a Waipapa roundabout.
We'll stay until the tree is saved: Protest over pōhutukawa chop
One group to occupy site; others will tend to tree and investigate reserve's history.
Plenty of options around Northland these school holidays
Locked in Northland? Never fear, there's plenty to do.
Truckie saves the day, and granddad, near Kohukohu
Truckie on early morning run saw flames coming from a shed in rural North Hokianga.
Ice cream brings a smile on many faces from Northland rest home
Whangārei dairy owner offers unlimited scoops of ice cream on the house to the elderly.
Why campaign against organised crime could help stop your car being taken
Organised crime groups prey on people's drug habits, Northland detective says
The 90% Project: Needlephobia is one less thing to worry when getting the Covid-19 jab
A Whangārei hypnotherapist is trying his best to amp up the Covid-19 vaccination drive.
Criticism over lack of disability-friendly playgrounds in Whangārei
A trip to different playgrounds in Whangārei reveal how disability-friendly they are.
Gwen Lawson's bowls column: Centre open pairs tournament coming up
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene